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Mayor Sam Joshi praises Junior Police Academy; says state AG guidance highlighted Edison PD
Summary
Mayor Sam Joshi told graduates the Edison Police Department has been highlighted by the New Jersey attorney general for its approaches, and he encouraged recruits and parents to continue engaging with community policing opportunities.
Mayor Sam Joshi congratulated the class and framed the academy as a meaningful civic program that connects young people with policing in a structured, educational setting.
"In the past few years, we've been incredibly proud that our New Jersey attorney general has actually every year, they come out with guidance on how police departments should be run... and in two different areas, our attorney general has actually highlighted the work of Edison Police," Joshi said, noting examples such as detective work and canine units being showcased during the week.
Joshi urged graduates to carry lessons forward and to communicate with peers and family about the complexity of police work, and he noted a civilian police academy is available for adults who want to learn more about department functions.
